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This Angel Doesn’t Lie (But find out what I really think about that business!) (c) Paul G Lewis, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Serial Entrepreneur and Angel Investor I do not have an MBA, CPA, or any advanced degree. I apply what I have learned in business to investment decisions. Disclaimer: This presentation is based on my personal style and does not necessarily reflect how others make investment decisions. (c) Paul G Lewis, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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The first capital I ever raised Raised capital in one meeting Investor made 600% in the first day (c) Paul G Lewis, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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The first capital I ever raised Raised capital in one meeting Investor made 600% in the first day (c) Paul G Lewis, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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MC² Formed while a student at FDU Invested my life savings: $200 Didn’t know the difference between AR and AP Grew into a global company (5 Continents) Strategically acquired in 1999 by NYSE:VOL LESSON LEARNED: If you BELIEVE, you can ACHIEVE (c) Paul G Lewis, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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GetgoMail.com Launched in 2000 Raised $1.4M on a bad Executive Summary IPO in 2001 Crashed and burned in 2002 (and my stock was still restricted) LESSON LEARNED: There is not much value to restricted stock (c) Paul G Lewis, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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CardXX Purchased defunct company and became CEO Negotiated out of $3M in debt Established operations in Denver IPO in 2003 LESSON LEARNED: A dead business can turn around if it is positioned properly (c) Paul G Lewis, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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MC² Acquired by NYSE: VOL Getgo Goes Public Out of Cash CardXX Goes Public PG Lewis Acquired by NYSE: RHI LESSON LEARNED: Do not have 4 kids in 5 years (if you like to sleep.) (c) Paul G Lewis, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Why I became an Angel Investor I want to help by sharing what I’ve learned I want to have fun (hobby) I want a return on investment (business) (c) Paul G Lewis, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Before Looking for an Angel Make sure your business is healthy Know exactly how much capital you need and exactly what it will be used for Be prepared to part with a big chunk of equity Consider an angel at inception or shortly thereafter You do not necessarily need to be profitable to attract an angel… (c) Paul G Lewis, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Must Have’s Be prepared State exactly how much you are looking to raise and exactly how you will use the money Know exactly what you are willing to give up in return for the investment Be specific Be 100% honest… (c) Paul G Lewis, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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“We plan on introducing 48 new product categories in Year 1” “That sounds like a lot.” (That sounds like a lot of bull and you have no focus.) (c) Paul G Lewis, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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“We are raising capital to repay the original investors and to reimburse the founders for loans made to the company.” “That does not fit my investment criteria. But, good luck!” (I heard Bernie Madoff is looking for a cell mate.) (c) Paul G Lewis, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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“I have a very crazy plan to disrupt an existing industry through greater efficiency - and that is what the customer wants.” “That doesn’t sound crazy to me!” (I like it! How can I help?) (c) Paul G Lewis, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.